Monti F1 Tomato: Description and characteristics of the variety, reviews with photos

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Advantages of the variety
Agrotechnical conditions for cultivation
Recommendations from vegetable growers

The Monty F1 tomato, reviews of which indicate the hybrid's popularity among vegetable growers, is distinguished by its ease of cultivation, high yield, and long shelf life.

Advantages of the variety

The Monty F1 tomato is a first-generation hybrid. It's a recent addition, but has already found a loyal following of fans who grow it for the flavor of its long, aromatic fruits.

The breeders of this variety provide a detailed description of the tomatoes and note:

average ripening period (from the moment of germination the first ripe fruit appears after 120 days);
drought resistance (ovaries form on the bush when there is a lack of moisture);
compactness of the bush;
large leaves;
high and consistent yield (12 kg per m²);
unripe tomatoes ripen in a dark place, preserving their taste;
the fruits are resistant to long-distance transportation;
preservation of marketable appearance.

The excellent plant characteristics make the Monti tomato variety suitable for cultivation outdoors. When grown in unheated plastic greenhouses, vegetable growers recommend reducing watering.

The plant's fruits are ovoid and deep red. Each tomato weighs 100 g, has a firm skin, and no green spot near the stem. The fruits contain three seed chambers.

Tomatoes have a distinct aroma and a sweet and sour taste. Ripe tomatoes are firm and have a high dry matter content. In cooking, the fruits are used both raw and canned.

Agrotechnical conditions for cultivation

Caring for this hybrid tomato variety involves a series of measures to ensure a high yield. Seeds are sown for seedlings in mid-March. To ensure uniform germination, the seeds are treated with an aqueous solution of potassium permanganate.

Plant the seeds in a container with prepared soil. It is recommended to provide additional illumination with an electric lamp for up to 18 hours a day to help the seedlings establish and prevent them from becoming too tall.

As the first true leaves form, the plants are fed with complex mineral fertilizers for seedlings. To strengthen the planting material, they are periodically hardened off and ventilated.

Throughout the growing season, plants are watered moderately. Planting in their permanent location occurs in May, after the last frost. To increase crop yields, mulch the soil with a special black agricultural fiber, sawdust, or grass.

Apply complex fertilizers according to the manufacturer's recommended schedule. Stop applying fertilizer three weeks before harvest. Train the plant into 2-3 stems. Remove foliage near the flower stalks to ensure light reaches the fruit.

To harvest a high yield of Monti tomatoes in greenhouse conditions, drip irrigation is required to optimize water consumption and prevent liquid from getting on the leaves.

The first harvest produces large fruits, which then become smaller. It's recommended to harvest the tomatoes completely before August. Tomatoes grown outdoors ripen best in a dark place.

Recommendations from vegetable growers

Thanks to its resistance to various nightshade diseases (verticillium wilt, gray spot), the Monti variety is popular among vegetable growers. Positive reviews are attributed to its excellent taste and long shelf life.

The hybrid is included in the State Register of Vegetable Crops and is recommended for cultivation in private gardens and personal subsidiary plots.

Maria Eremenko, 49 years old, Omsk:

"I often experiment with growing different tomato varieties in my garden. Last year, on the recommendation of colleagues, I sowed a packet of the Monty hybrid tomato for seedlings. The results were pleasing: all the seeds sprouted, and the seedlings sprouted at the same time. The key to growing tomatoes is following the instructions, and the results will be exactly as described. The fruits set regardless of the air temperature. The simultaneous ripening of the fruits allows for a bountiful harvest."

Vasily Proklov, 67 years old, Biysk:

"I've been growing tomatoes for many years. The Monti variety caught my eye due to its fruit shape, aroma, and long shelf life. The fruits are oval in shape and have thick skin. The tomatoes, picked green, ripen beautifully in a warm environment, maintaining their flavor."